Another recent release from the popular South Korean manufacturer is the Samsung LN52A650, offering a very large 52-inch screen size. Announced in early 2008, it is a member of the Samsung Series 6, and sports a sleek, black finish, with a multitude of added features. With a maximum retail price of $3,199, it offers a full 1080p resolution of 1920 x 1080, with an industry-standard 178 degree viewing angle so everyone gets a good view no matter where they are sitting in the room. Couple that with a lightening fast 4 ms response time, and this set could be the perfect solution for those looking for a large screen display to add to their home. A quick peek at the specs.

Samsung LN52A650 HDTV Features & Specifications Review:

• Resolution: 1080p (1920 x 1080)
• Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
• Contrast ratio: 15,000:1
• Brightness: 500 cd/m2
• Viewing angle: 178°
• Built-in tuners: NTSC/ATSC/QAM
• Response time: 4 ms
• Picture-in-picture: Yes
• PC compatible: Yes
• HDMI inputs: 4
• Component inputs: 2
• Composite inputs: 1
• S-Video input: 1
• PC-VGA input: 1

The LN52A650 has a massively high 15,000 to 1 contrast ratio, and this results in exotically natural colors and perfectly deep black levels. Colors and images remain bright when the set is connected to a variety of sources. Use with gaming consoles and as a PC monitor is even better, and the picture is free from any judders – a problem that plagues many lower end models. Another great feature is the Ethernet port at the back of the set, and once you connect your home broadband network to it, you can access the latest RSS feeds including news, whether, stock and sports info with a simple press of a button on the remote. In closing, the Samsung LN52A650 is one of the best LCD models on the market, keeping in mind the sleek look, impressive feature set, and near perfect image results.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives the Samsung LN52A650 LCD HDTV 10/10 stars!